Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Timothy C. Ryken

Neurosurgery
Office
1215 Pleasant St Ste 608, 
Des Moines, IA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
11
conditions
Office
1215 Pleasant St Ste 608, 
Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Timothy Ryken is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.

Dr. Ryken is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 77 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Ryken is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in IA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Office
1215 Pleasant St Ste 608, Des Moines, IA 50309
Other Locations
Office
12905 W 40th Ave Ste 415, Golden, CO 80401

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Vigilant ObservatIon of GlIadeL WAfer ImplaNT (VIGILANT) Registry: A Multicenter, Observational Registry to Collect Information on the Safety and Effectiveness of Gliadel® Wafer (Carmustine Implant) Used in Usual Medical Practice
Vigilant ObservatIon of GlIadeL WAfer ImplaNT (VIGILANT) Registry: A Multicenter, Observational Registry to Collect Information on the Safety and Effectiveness of Gliadel® Wafer (Carmustine Implant) Used in Usual Medical Practice
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 10, 2025

77 Total Publications

Establishing a Gold Standard for Noninvasive Identification of Painful Lumbar Discs: Prospective Comparison of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy vs Low-Pressure Provocation Discography.
Establishing a Gold Standard for Noninvasive Identification of Painful Lumbar Discs: Prospective Comparison of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy vs Low-Pressure Provocation Discography.
Journal: International journal of spine surgery
Published: February 27, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Timothy C. Ryken

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Is Dr. Timothy C. Ryken a top-rated expert for Metastatic Brain Tumor?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Timothy C. Ryken is classified as an Distinguished expert for Metastatic Brain Tumor, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Timothy C. Ryken specialize in?

While Dr. Timothy C. Ryken is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Metastatic Brain Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Timothy C. Ryken participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Timothy C. Ryken has published 77 articles and abstracts on conditions like Metastatic Brain Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Timothy C. Ryken's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Timothy C. Ryken accept my insurance?

Dr. Timothy C. Ryken accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-241-5760 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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